Scholarship Funds

Through Akron Community Foundation scholarship funds, forward-thinking benefactors like Ann Lane Gates are helping local students achieve their educational dreams.

Some scholarships fund a student's education in a specific area of study, like health care or engineering. Others help students attend their alma mater or award scholarships to students from a specific high school. Altogether, generous community foundation fundholders have made possible hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship grants, helping area students like you achieve brighter futures. Search our scholarship opportunities below.

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Established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A "nontraditional" student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed.

Eligibility requirements:

Nontraditional female student

At least 25 years old

Resident of Medina County

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university

Must provide evidence of enrollment in a degree or certification program if chosen as a finalist

Established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A "nontraditional" student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed.

Eligibility requirements:

Nontraditional female student

At least 25 years old

Resident of Medina County

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university

Must provide evidence of enrollment in a degree or certification program if chosen as a finalist

Established by the Coming Together Project in memory of Richard L. Averitte, who was a music educator with Akron Public Schools for 31 years before becoming the first executive director of the Coming Together Project.

Established by the Coming Together Project in memory of Richard L. Averitte, who was a music educator with Akron Public Schools for 31 years before becoming the first executive director of the Coming Together Project.

Established by the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club to provide scholarships for three students who have participated in the Cuyahoga Falls High School football program: one to a football player, one to a cheerleader, and one to a band member.

Eligibility requirements:

Senior at Cuyahoga Falls High School

Participation in the football program (football player, cheerleader or band member)

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Enrolled full time in any two- or four-year accredited college or university

Application deadline: March 15

Service Area:Cuyahoga Falls

Amount:$2,000 for football players / $500 for cheerleaders and band members

Established by the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club to provide scholarships for three students who have participated in the Cuyahoga Falls High School football program: one to a football player, one to a cheerleader, and one to a band member.

Eligibility requirements:

Senior at Cuyahoga Falls High School

Participation in the football program (football player, cheerleader or band member)

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Enrolled full time in any two- or four-year accredited college or university

Established by the family of Kenneth Blower to provide scholarships based on financial need to Hudson High School graduating seniors pursuing a two- to four-year degree in scientific areas of study, including but not limited to, engineering, environmental science, medicine and biology. If applicable, preference may be given to a student who is the first in the family to pursue higher education.

Established by the family of Kenneth Blower to provide scholarships based on financial need to Hudson High School graduating seniors pursuing a two- to four-year degree in scientific areas of study, including but not limited to, engineering, environmental science, medicine and biology. If applicable, preference may be given to a student who is the first in the family to pursue higher education.

Established by the Clossman family and many others in memory of Tara Clossman, who passed away suddenly in 2016 at the age of 25, to provide post-secondary scholarships to Akron City School District high school seniors pursuing a career in dance or education.

Established by the Clossman family and many others in memory of Tara Clossman, who passed away suddenly in 2016 at the age of 25, to provide post-secondary scholarships to Akron City School District high school seniors pursuing a career in dance or education.

Established in honor of George and Margaret Dombo to provide scholarships for female students from Akron public or parochial schools.

Eligibility requirements:

Female student who is currently attending or is an alumna of an Akron public or parochial school. Open to high school seniors, students currently enrolled in a four-year Ohio public college, and returning (nontraditional) students.

Established in honor of George and Margaret Dombo to provide scholarships for female students from Akron public or parochial schools.

Eligibility requirements:

Female student who is currently attending or is an alumna of an Akron public or parochial school. Open to high school seniors, students currently enrolled in a four-year Ohio public college, and returning (nontraditional) students.

Established in memory of Roland E. Gamble, a music educator at Hudson High School for 28 years who died of cancer in 1995. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a student who participated in band, orchestra or choir.

Established in memory of Roland E. Gamble, a music educator at Hudson High School for 28 years who died of cancer in 1995. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a student who participated in band, orchestra or choir.